Valencia Willis

High risk Background checks must be submitted for a non-client resident aged 14 or older.

State rule 745.621(a)(5) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation"

Inspector's note: A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the times the state requires.

State rule 745.621(a)(6) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years"

Inspector's note: A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 747.2705(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions

State rule 747.4609(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions"

Inspector's note: The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.

Corrected Apr 26, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.

State rule 747.801(15) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309"

Inspector's note: An infant in care did not have records on file.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Smoke detectors must be tested as the state requires.

State rule 747.5115 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1303(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.

Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 747.5005(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 747.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Health Statement on File"

Inspector's note: Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 747.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).